Truck Driver Job at Omaha Track, Nebraska

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  • Omaha Track
  • Nebraska

Job Description

Position Description

The Heavy Haul Truck Driver is responsible for operating tractor-trailer combinations for extended periods of time, over long distances to transport over dimension equipment and crated freight between company and customer facilities, rail yards, and/or work sites in a safe and timely manner.

Major Areas of Responsibility

  • Operate a tractor-trailer combination safely and efficiently to transport assigned loads
  • Ensure all loaded materials are safely secured prior to and throughout transport
  • Inspect company vehicles/trailers and report necessary maintenance in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Check-in with the Transportation department daily for assignments and updates
  • Participate in all job briefings, follow railroad protection limits, and conduct proper radio communications
  • Practice proper housekeeping with clean, properly maintained vehicles, tools, and equipment
  • Accurately complete and maintain a drivers log in accordance with requirements
  • Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures
  • Report all job site incidents and injuries to Transportation Manager immediately
  • Complete and maintain all required safety training and certifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be at least 23 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Class A CDL required (must have air brake endorsement and no manual transmission restrictions)
  • Motor vehicle record must not have any major driving offenses within the last three (3) years
  • At least 5 years of over-the-road truck driving experience with at least 2 years of RGN operations
  • Ability to operate tracked and wheeled machinery
  • Ability to operate ROW machinery for loading and unloading
  • Extensive knowledge of axle spacings and bridge laws as pertains to allowable axle weights
  • Extensive knowledge of permits process; banners / flags / signage regulation requirements
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and write
  • Demonstrated strong mechanical and intermediate mathematical skills
  • Must be able to pass a railroad background check to obtain and maintain the credentials to work on railroad property (i.e. no criminal convictions within the last seven years, must not have completed a jail sentence or probation within the last five years) 

Work Requirements

  • Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality
  • Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and drive a DOT regulated vehicle
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card
  • Ability and willingness to fly commercial airlines for business related travel
  • Ability to effectively use an iPhone and mobile printer
  • Understand and accurately interpret/follow laws, rules, regulations, and other railroad/Iron Junction guidelines
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a diverse group
  • Ability to transverse and work on uneven surfaces in an outdoor environment submit to all elements/conditions
  • Ability to change easily from one task to another (varying in nature) and deal with competing demands
  • Ability to meet all functional requirements including, but not limited to: lifting/carrying (up to 100lbs), sitting, kneeling, climbing, standing, walking, bending, squatting, pulling, finger dexterity, and reaching above/below shoulders
  • Personal protective equipment must be used/worn as required

Special Position Requirements

  • Travel: This position requires significant travel, with all work assignments being outside the local area. Travel rotations have flexibility and will depend on current work locations and resource availability. Management will do their best to accommodate scheduling requests.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job description was last updated on May 14, 2024.

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Job Tags

Local area, Immediate start, Trial period, Outdoor, Long distance,

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